Essays about: "thesis on agricultural pollution pollution"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words thesis on agricultural pollution pollution.

1. 6. The effect of groundwater extraction on nitrate vulnerable recharge areas (NFI) in Denmark. MIKE SHE simulations of different extraction scenarios.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

   Author : Sophie Gruschka; [2018]
   Keywords : Groundwater modelling; MIKE SHE; Nitrate vulnerability; NFI; Brokilde; Halsnæs; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to outline the effect of different abstraction scenarios on the extent of nitrate vulnerable recharge area (NFI) in two study areas in Denmark. NFI were designated in order to protect vulnerable groundwater resources from nitrate pollution, where the geology overlying the aquifers does not serve as a sufficient barrier. READ MORE

3. 7. Urban, green and edible : an investigation of the urban agricultural landscape of Xi’an

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Tarina Levin; [2017]
   Keywords : urban agriculture; landscape architecture; productive cultivation in cities; urban agriculture in Xi’an;

   Abstract : An ongoing urbanization process is changing the landscape of contemporary China. Agricultural lands are being used for real estate development, resulting in a further dependency of agricultural products from the global market. READ MORE

4. 8. Assessment of Functional AgroBiodiversity in Swedish apple orchards : Field trials and participatory action research

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Michal Stranak; [2017]
   Keywords : biodiversity; functional agrobiodiversity; pest management; monitoring methods; apple; sustainability; agroecology; knowledge;

   Abstract : The rate of biodiversity loss has in the last decades increased by rates unseen in the history of the humankind. Agricultural intensification has been one of the main contributors to biodiversity loss. In modern agricultural production, the concentration of land devoted to single crops causes several challenges. READ MORE

5. 9. Nitrogen flow in Scania : substance flow analysis on a regional level

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Johanna Hellstrand; [2015]
   Keywords : substance flow analysis; fertilizer; sewage sludge; wastewater; urine separation; manure;

   Abstract : In this thesis, the flows of reactive nitrogen (Nr) in Scania were investigated and quantified. The thesis was also intended to form a basis for comparison between the urban nitrogen flow and other flows of nitrogen within Scania. The management of nitrogen in society has disturbed the natural nitrogen cycle. READ MORE

6. 10. Optimizing resources – studying ways to recycling phosphorus from onsite wastewater treatment plants.

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Maria Sammeli; [2015]
   Keywords : The Baltic Sea; Anthropogenic eutrophication; Onsite wastewater treatment; Phosphorus recycling;

   Abstract : Eutrophication of the Baltic Sea has been an issue for decades and the pollution constantly continues with oxygen deficient bottoms and a damaged marine life as a result. One of the main causes of eutrophication are elevated levels of the nutrient phosphorus. READ MORE